Dive in Trou Aux Biches

Quick facts about the Trou Aux Biches

Air Temperature: 18-33°C

Currents: Some dives have strong current, in particular the channel of Belle Mare, which has frequent violent currents (most of the dives here are drift dives)

Average Depth: 8-35 m, except some ship wrecks located in the South-West area, which are diveable but found far deeper: the “St-Gabriel“ (-41m), the “Orient“ (-47m) or still, the “Carp“ (-72m).

Recommended Equipment: 3-7mm wet suit

Highlights: Dramatic geological terrain with caves, tunnels, canyons, arches, etc.; Big concentrations of pelagic marine life, and lots of wrecks

Prices: Single dive 40-65 Euro incl equipment, Introduction dive 40 -65 Euro. OW course 300-450 Euro

Seasons: Diving is possible all year round but the best season is in summertime (November to April), where the waters temperature can reach 29°C. In winter the sea can fall below 20°C, the waters are rough and visibility gets quite poor.

Visibility: 10-40 m

Water Temperature: 22-28°C

Best dive sites in Trou Aux Biches

• Azuma Maru Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius
• Blue Bay Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius
• Stella Maru Wreck Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius
• Water Lilly and Emily Trou Aux Biches, Mauritius